Funny I found this thread today--he used my kit last night (Emerald Theater, Mt. Clemens).

He does all sorts of stuff at sound check that he doesn't normally play because it wouldn't fit LAG's songs, but he can play jazz and all sorts of stuff.
It's cool to hear jazz licks coming through a huge PA with that giant sound from the 26, 14-16-18 set up.
The whole band are real good guy's, and their 2 man crew are cool also...of course if they were a-holes they wouldn't be using my stuff haha!

I sure appreciate your comments, man. Please give my "Best Regards" to Steve, let him know that his got a follower in Venezuela - South America, and I really enjoy his drumming style and technical approach during years.

I think the pic you posted of him is funny. A DW kit with a Ludwig reso on the kick. If Steve did that or had his tech do it, he has earned points in my book for promoting the company he endorses. I know how hard it is to get the proper backline gear, and if you endorse, even harder sometimes. So kudos to Mr. Riley for (parden the pun) sticking to his guns....

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QUOTE=latzanimal;718302]I think the pic you posted of him is funny. A DW kit with a Ludwig reso on the kick. If Steve did that or had his tech do it, he has earned points in my book for promoting the company he endorses. I know how hard it is to get the proper backline gear, and if you endorse, even harder sometimes. So kudos to Mr. Riley for (parden the pun) sticking to his guns....[/quote]

Steve is one of my favortie drummers, I'm probably one of the few people who like his work with la guns over what he did with wasp, love both bands but i prefer la guns' more striaght forward kind loose style, and what steve does in that style. also nice pics and great kit.

Just stumbled on this thread and I agree Karl. Hollywood Forever is a GREAT cd, and like you, I dig every song on it. I've been a big Steve Riley fan since I first saw him in WASP but I prefer the L.A. Guns stuff. They are still one of my favorite bands and it's nice to see them still putting out quality music. Hell, I like a lot of their new stuff better than the old. I've met Steve several times and he has used my kits a couple of times when he was in the area. Great guy, killer player and like Karl said earlier, if you get a chance to see a soundcheck, he will really blow you away with his jazz chops. Cool pics, thanks for sharing them

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Re: Steve Riley

Gosh, Steve Riley! I had forgotten about him. I used to really like him in WASP. Remember sawing them opening for Iron Maiden in 1987. Great gig, and Steve was brilliant. I always enjoyed his drumming with WASP. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of LA Guns at all, so I did not follow him after he left WASP.